A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6312981 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 41475355 epoch_slot_no: 262555 block_no: 6312804 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 8366 time: 2021-09-30 22:40:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94e85265b00c17dd514a1eb00d0c47fc65274caddcae6bb0d4c7a88f4ec66087Block Operator
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